$3,000,000 Per Year
$7,000,000 Per Year
Leads drug discovery programs from target identification to preclinical candidate nomination. Designs and directs medicinal chemistry and biology research programs. Provides scientific leadership and mentors senior scientists in research teams. Represents science function at internal portfolio review and governance committees. Manages relationships with academic collaborators and external research partners. Develops research strategies and prioritizes drug discovery projects. Reviews and approves scientific reports, study designs, and publications. Supports drug candidate selection and IND filing with scientific data. Leads intellectual property strategy including patent filings and FTO analysis. Publishes scientific papers and presents research at international conferences. Manages discovery department budget and scientific resource allocation. Supports BD&L activities through target and compound evaluation activities. Stays current with disease biology, novel target classes, and drug discovery innovation.